Tag: Niger

Niger junta invites Russian firms to exploit its resources amid dispute with French nuclear group

November 14, 2024

Niger's military junta has invited Russian firms to invest in the country's uranium and other natural resource production after French nuclear group Orano halted uranium ... Read More

Violence in Chad: 17 troops, 96 rebels killed in Boko Haram attack

November 12, 2024

At least 17 Chadian soldiers were killed in a weekend attack by Boko Haram militants on a military post that also left 96 of the ... Read More

Turkey seeks to tap into Niger’s mining potential

October 24, 2024

Turkey is diversifying its African partners, moving from east Africa to the Sahel and Niger in particular where Ankara sees mining opportunities. In this respect, ... Read More

U.S. finalizes military exit from Niger amid growing tensions

September 17, 2024

The U.S. has completed the withdrawal of its troops from Niger, according to an official announcement on Monday. A small contingent of military personnel remains ... Read More

Nigeria, Niger ink security cooperation deal aiming to rebuild frayed security ties

August 30, 2024

Nigeria's military and the junta in neighboring Niger have signed a new security agreement that aims to bolster regional stability and security a year after ... Read More

Russian ‘Bear Brigade’ troops exit Burkina Faso due to Ukraine’s Kursk incursion

August 30, 2024

The Russian private military company Bear Brigade has confirmed earlier reports by the French daily Le Monde that it had departed from Burkina Faso after ... Read More

Algeria expels over 2000 sub-Saharans to Niger in inhumane conditions

August 25, 2024

Algeria continues its refoulement of Sub-Saharans abandoning over 2000 on August 1-12 on the borders with Niger in inhumane conditions, according to French radio RFI. ... Read More

Sahel countries demand UN action on alleged Ukrainian interference

August 23, 2024

Sahel Nations demand UN action on alleged Ukrainian interference In a bold diplomatic move, three West African nations have called upon the United Nations Security ... Read More

The British Government advises its citizens not to travel to certain countries

August 23, 2024

The British Government continues to provide military support to Israel's ruling extreme right. Despite facing accusations of war crimes and crimes against humanity, the British ... Read More

Ukraine to seek greater influence in Africa even after Mali, Niger cut ties with Kyiv

August 9, 2024

Mali and Niger have cut diplomatic ties with Ukraine due to a controversial statement by Ukraine's military intelligence agency (GUR), with some observers warning that ... Read More